Author Question: The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism ... (Read 84 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse understands a reason for limiting the use of iodides in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is:

a. the instability of iodide products.
b. the danger of thyroid escape.
c. the development of blood dyscrasias.
d. that they must be administered parenterally.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a client being treated for hypoparathyroidism should:

a. instruct the client that adding vitamin D to her diet will increase calcium absorption.
b. monitor the client for adverse effects of medication including hypocalcemia.
c. teach the client how to administer a subcutaneous injection.
d. monitor the client's platelet level for indications of hypoprothrombinemia .

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Iodide products are stable.
B Correct: This can occur after only one to two weeks of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of iodides.
D Incorrect: Iodide products are not administered parenterally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by hypocalcemia and treated with calcium replacement therapy.
B Incorrect: Hypocalcemia is not an adverse effect of therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route of calcium administration.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of calcium replacement.